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Towards harmonisation of entomological surveillance in the Mediterranean area [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2019
BackgroundThe Mediterranean Basin is historically a hotspot for trade, transport, and migration. As a result, countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea share common public health threats.
Frédéric Jourdain, Abdallah M Samy, Ali Bouattour   +2 more
exaly   +12 more sources

Evaluation of a digital entomological surveillance planning tool for malaria vector control: Three country mixed methods pilot study [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundVector control remains the principal method to prevent malaria transmission and has led to significant reductions in malaria incidence across endemic regions. However, such gains have stagnated, underscoring the need to tailor vector control to
Yohannes Hailemichael, Baltazar Candrinho, Allison Tatarsky   +2 more
exaly   +5 more sources

Temporal assessment of entomological surveillance of Trypanosoma cruzi vectors in an endemic area of northeastern Brazil. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2023
Entomological surveillance is essential for the control of triatomines and the prevention of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in humans and domestic animals.
George Harisson Felinto Sampaio, Andressa Noronha Barbosa da Silva, Christiane Carlos Araújo de Negreiros, Nathan Ravi Medeiros Honorato, Rand Randall Martins, Lúcia Maria Abrantes Aguiar, Letícia Mikardya Lima Sales, Carlos Ramon do Nascimento Brito, Paulo Marcos da Matta Guedes, Antonia Claudia Jácome da Câmara, Lúcia Maria da Cunha Galvão   +10 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Entomological surveillance of Chagas disease in the East of Minas Gerais region, Brazil. [PDF]

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2022
Background: After decentralizing the actions of the Chagas Disease Control Program (CDCP) in Brazil, municipalities were now responsible for control measures against this endemic, supervised by the Regional Health Superintendencies (RHS).
Mariana de Almeida Rosa Rezende, Marta de Lana, Liléia Diotaiuti, Girley Francisco Machado-de-Assis   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Bionomics of malaria vectors in Lao PDR, 2018–2020: entomological surveillance as a key tool for malaria elimination [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background The Lao PDR National Strategic Plan for malaria control and elimination for year 2021–2025 emphasizes the importance of routine entomological surveillance being conducted in areas with high transmission and in active malaria foci in ...
Sébastien Marcombe, Santi Maithaviphet, Rita Reyburn, Khamfong Kunlaya, Khambang Silavong, Bouasy Hongvanthong, Viengxay Vanisaveth, Viengphone Sengsavath, Vilasack Banouvong, Keobouphaphone Chindavongsa, Boualam Khamlome, Matthew Shortus   +11 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Entomological Surveillance for Zika and Dengue Virus in Aedes Mosquitoes: Implications for Vector Control in Thailand [PDF]

Pathogens, 2020
Entomological surveillance for arthropod-borne viruses is vital for monitoring vector-borne diseases and informing vector control programs. In this study, we conducted entomological surveillance in Zika virus endemic areas.
Nathamon Kosoltanapiwat, Jarinee Tongshoob, Preeraya Singkhaimuk, Chanyapat Nitatsukprasert, Silas A. Davidson, Alongkot Ponlawat   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Coleção de Vetores de Tripanosomatídeos (Fiocruz/COLVET) held at the institution Fiocruz Minas in Brazil: diversity of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) and relevance for research, education, and entomological surveillance [PDF]

ZooKeys, 2021
The Coleção de Vetores de Tripanosomatídeos (Fiocruz/COLVET), Minas Gerais, Brazil, stands out as one of the most important collections of blood-sucking triatomines, the vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease.
Raíssa N. Brito, Rita C. M. Souza, Liléia Diotaitui, Valeria S. Lima, Raquel A. Ferreira   +4 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Strengthening Arboviral Epidemic Response Through Entomological Surveillance: Insights from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso [PDF]

Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Arboviral diseases are emerging public health challenges in Burkina Faso, largely driven by the proliferation of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the environment. Effective surveillance of arbovirus circulation is critical to inform interventions. From August
Zouéra Laouali, Hadidjata Kagoné, Thérèse Kagoné, Louis Robert Wendyam Belem, Hamadou Konaté, Ali Ouari, Alidou Zango, Saidou Ouedraogo, Raymond Karlhis Yao, Watton Rodrigue Diao, Olivier Manigart, Adoul-Salam Ouédraogo, Abdoulaye Diabaté, Olivier Gnankiné, Moussa Namountougou   +14 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Temporal Trends of Dengue Surveillance in Sardinia, Italy: Implications of Climate Change on Human and Entomological Monitoring

Medicina (Lithuania)
Background and Objectives: Climate change is modifying the ecological and climatic conditions that influence the distribution and activity of arthropod vectors.
Giovanna Deiana, Antonella Arghittu, Cipriano Foxi   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Lagged and non-linear effects of Aedes surveillance indices on dengue incidence in Malaysia: evidence from sentinel-site data [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Health
Background Dengue remains a major public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions, with Malaysia experiencing sustained endemic transmission despite long-standing vector control efforts.
Mohamad Afiq Amsyar Hamedin, Kamarul Imran Musa, Mohd Rahim Sulong   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources